Welcome to CSEEL: Where Science Comes Alive Beyond the Textbook
At CSEEL, we believe that true understanding emerges when students move beyond theoretical concepts and engage directly with the scientific principles that govern our world. Through immersive, hands-on experiments, students not only grasp the "how" but also the "why" behind scientific phenomena, fostering a deeper and more meaningful connection to the material.
Students who actively participate in hands-on learning experiences demonstrate up to 42% higher retention rates compared to those who rely solely on traditional lectures1
Incorporating gamified and interactive elements into learning environments has been shown to boost student engagement and retention by 25%2
Students who earn a grade of C or higher in foundational science courses are more likely to persist in STEM fields, underscoring the significance of early academic success.3
- Florida International University Gateway Project
- A Playful Game-Changer (Krause et al, 2015)
- Reducing Achievement Gaps in Undergraduate General Chemistry (Harris, et al, 2020)





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See How It WorksInstitutions Use Labster to Remove Roadblocks for Faculty
Students look forward to learning at their own pace
Instructors assign Cseel science labs because it helps them engage their students without adding to their busy workloads. Higher engagement leads to better learning, grades, and retention rates.
Cseel increases student grades by an average of a full letter grade or higher.4
of students are highly engaged in Cseel.5
- Evidence that Labster Boosts Student Success (Labster, 2024)
- Exploring Nationwide Student Engagement and Performance in Virtual Lab Simulations with Labster (Schecter, et al, 2024)

Higher Retention Rates
Labster has been proven to increase student grades and pass rates. Success in early gateway science courses can increase the likelihood of a student continuing in STEM and staying enrolled.
decrease in DFW rates (drop-fail-withdraw) across multiple semesters in three pairs of courses using Labster.6
of students report a positive experience with Labster.7
- Virtual Lab Implementation Model Predicts STEM Future Plans: Insights from Contemporary Science Courses in Higher Education (Schecter et al, 2023)
- NPS score, internal company data

Dismantle Barriers to Achievement
Expand STEM equity and access among your students. Labster is designed to meet diverse student needs and offer a more consistent, accessible science learning experience.
pre-to-post test knowledge increases for the lowest-performing students in Labster.8
educators say they would recommend Labster to other educators or institutions.9
- Makransky, et al, 2016
- Labster Customer Survey 2023

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“Cseel emphasizes the theory behind the labs. It is easier for students to carry that knowledge forward so that they don't find themselves in an advanced class when they missed some basic concepts in their gateway class.”


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Cseel has earned recognition for our research-based learning architecture, best-in-class customer support, and student impact. Learn why our Experimental lab simulations have received more than 10 prestigious education awards.
Learn More About LabsterWe Make it Easy to Use Cseel in STEM Courses
Stay with your LMS or use our Course Manager
Assign Cseel right from your LMS! Explore and select content, and monitor student results, all without having to leave your course page.
Easily match Cseel to your curriculum
Browse our Catalog to find virtual labs that match your curriculum, or get our course mapping service to match virtual labs to your syllabus with the Cseel Advanced or Cseel Elite plans.
Get live support whenever students or faculty need it
Our award-winning support team is ready to help you and your students at every step of the process via Live Chat, Help Center, and our training courses and guides.
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